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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
1
The article recalls Jeffersonville's past musical vigor led by Mendelssohn Society and notes current members include talented vocalists and instrumentalists. It questions why a new musical society could not arise to restore that reputation in the city.
The St John s Catholic church Knobs picnic drew a large crowd Sunday with 100 to 1500 attendees. Many traveled from the city to enjoy the dinner, with over three hundred chickens served. Proceeds will fund a handsome parsonage for Rev Ried ford as the congregation continues to prosper after completing a new church.
The Farmers' Federation held morning and afternoon sessions in Charlestown with E L Applegate as president Claude McBride secretary and Harry T Ferguson treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce present. McBride spoke on roads and the Borden road and figures were offered. Dr William Dana Shelby secretary of Clark County Farmers' Federation urged cooperation with the Chamber. An afternoon mass meeting discussed county picnic plans. August 48.
August 10 report notes Don Williams and sister Miss Bertha Williams Miss Lizzie Hertzsch and Will Robinson and family car trip to Wyandotte Cave to view the Wonder of Southern Indiana. Work to restart this week at the Ohio Falls Iron Company plant in New Albany idled since December except a few days. Herman C. Berl of the University of Chicago from Dennison University named associate professor of political science at DePauw University. He is from Clark County.
Jerry Rodgers longest serving day turn key at the Indiana Reformatory resumes duties Tuesday after a sixty day furlough without pay. Jeffsonville land dealers bid to supply fuel to the City School Board for the coming winter may be divided pro rata. Bennie Slsan Post of New Albany will attend the Capehart Post picnic at Glenwood Wednesday in a body.
Samuel Kendall township trustee trips to Indiana visit includes Alexandria to see a sister and plans a stop in Indianapolis after Friday night reception with Charlestown Odd Fellows.
The McCulloch nine lost to DePauw Memorial Saturday by 9 to 6. The Core club offers a chance at Glenwood Park on August 45 with ice cream and soft drinks available.
The gentlemen at Ridge continue pumping the well on the Appéleate wet site. They remain confident water will be dried, though it is slightly salty. Little sign of oil appears at present.
The Nina left Hampton Roads in February 1910 bound for Boston and vanished with all hands after a distress abort. The Cyclops, a steel coal carrier, disappeared after mutiny rumors and a voyage from a South American port. The Conestoga, from Mare Island in March 1924 to Samoa via Pearl Harbor, vanished with 57 aboard and was declared lost June 30 1921 by the Navy.
Railroad detective discovers Colet Johnson hidden submerged to his neck in the late 12:49 am engine water tank aboard a Pennsylvania line train at Ninth street station. Sheriff Peterson of Monroe County Indiana retrieves Johnson and notes a 100 reward paid before Johnson fled and later claimed the handcuffs were removed. Johnson is charged with assault on gatekeeper Charles Godsey at a ball park after demanding admission. Godsey's condition is described as precarious.
The American Bar and Foundry plant has received a contract to manufacture heavy steel parts for gate management in a lock project between here and Madison. Parts weigh several hundred pounds each and will require substantial blacksmith shop work. The local plant has supplied similar equipment for two completed locks.
Young sellers pace the field for the Legion picnic at Glenwood on Wednesday. Top prizes include a lavalliere and a watch with listed values for several bidders. Contestants rush to file preliminary reports to gain an edge before the final tally.
Wilbur Guernsey nine year old son of Mrs Irma Guernsey of Middleland lies in Louisville's Children Hospital after an ankle bone removal operation. The procedure succeeded and with braces he is expected to walk again after full recovery.
David V. Dailey of Utica township near Union Chapel died in the early morning after a period of ill health. The 62 year old farmer, born near the death site, was a respected Union Chapel M E church member. He leaves widow Ann Dailey and children Lia Alma Guy and Maud, with funeral planned for 2 30 standard time from Union Chapel conducted by Rev Watkins and interment in Union Cemetery.
Adv notes the Legion hosts a community picnic at Glenwood on August 10 with open invitation for residents to join and enjoy food and games.
Rev. Father Crowley of Notre Dame Indiana has completed a visit to his aunt Mrs. John Clehane at 809 East Seventh Street and has returned home.
Voters will decide whether to approve or disapprove amendments to the state constitution at a special election scheduled for September 6, 49231. The measure outlines changes to constitutional provisions awaiting public verdict.
The Star will print each of the thirteen proposed amendments to the State Constitution separately before the September 6 vote so readers have time to study them and know how to vote.
The text outlines veto and passage rules for appropriation bills. It describes gubernatorial approval or objections, returns to the originating house, and the required majorities for passage on reconsideration. It also details automatic enactment after delays and itemized veto procedures with separate reconsideration.
Judge Paris denied a receiver in the Moore against Nutall suit over a 95 acre Charlestown farm sold for 6000. Nutall retains possession as the first note default triggers full mortgage acceleration. Separate items list county budget estimates, tax rebates, property transfers, and a bankruptcy filing by James W. Sweeney, Charlestown farmer.
Borgerding Buick Co advertises a light Buick quality four cylinder roadster touring car. Order now to insure prompt delivery from 240 Spring St with telephone 863. Adv. 45 July 30 TF.
Carl Thompson, a grocery clerk, rescued Robert L Meredith and Miss Hazel Downs from deep water near the Louisville boat club yesterday afternoon. The rescued were guests of Miss Thelma Schwartz. Auditor Thomas Stoner and family plan an auto trip to Muncie. Utica defeated East End in a baseball game.
Hiram Heaton and William Whitesites travel by bicycle toward Benton Harbor Michigan with detour from Seymour and Kokomo, arriving Indianapolis August 7 at 5 30 p m. They report friendly locals offering pie along the road and a note from Heaton addressed to Mr W Beecher.
Township Trustee Samuel Kendall plans to refer the cost increase for student transport to the State Board of Accounts as bids above 500 are required. Last year the township used four wagons and two autos at a cost near 3000 dollars. This year at least five vehicles are needed due to school changes and relocations caused by abandoned or condemned houses, with several persons seeking the contract.
The Silver Creek Cemeterial Association met at the old brick church on Saturday afternoon with fair attendance. Trustees were elected: W. A. Hartman, Elisha Carr, John Carr, David Bottorff, Jacob Fisher, Phillip Fisher, Thomas Peyton. By laws were adopted and discussion followed on cemetery administration of the long established site founded by William McCoy. Many early pioneers lie buried in the ancient God's Acre.
Fred Weathers alias Fred A White was arrested in Louisville Saturday and returned to this city by Chief Summers. He faces charges of marrying Elizabeth Morris on December 27, 1919 and carrying out a divorce without formal proceedings. Margaret Brock, a Louisville telephone operator, witnessed the ceremony on February 25, 1924. Justice Conard performed the later ceremony. He is held for a hearing tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs Charles Schnell thank friends for expressions of sympathy at the death of their son Allie Edward Schnell Ady
Indiana geologists report an arch across the north formed by an extension of the Cincinnati Arch with limestone domes along Kentland to Huntington. Fossil data suggest center rocks are older. Logan says a volcanic plug could lie deep, needing core drilling to confirm potential volcanism in Indiana.
A party of young people traveled to Harding Springs Kentucky on Saturday for a week of leisure and fun. Attending were Miss Maud Wilson Jamibelle Sparks Hazel Weir Eunice Swartz Lucy Davis and Anna Swartz. Mrs Phil Parker of Indianapolis joined the group upon arrival and proceeded to the springs.
The Port Fulton Park tabernacle was crowded Sunday night as Rev. J M Vawter delivered a splendid sermon. Many downtown residents without services in their own church attended. Rev H Codd will be on hand tonight, with meetings promising great community interest.
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